Silhouette
- Title:
- Joseph Knox
- Object Name:
- Silhouette
- Object ID:
- 1966.030.55
- Creator:
- Unknown
- Date:
- circa 1815
- Description:
- Silhouette possibly of Joseph Knox (1793-1857), unknown artist, c. 1815. Paper. Hollow-cut, bust-length silhouette of a man in profile to left. Two small cutouts for tie on cravat. Black glossy paper backing; paper backing on reverse, printed and handwritten ink inscriptions: October [ ] 1809 Secretary A. B. or C. for F. M. " The name "Joseph Knox" written three times on frame's paper backing at reverse; once in ink, and twice in pencil, one almost indistinguishable. Stamped brass over wood frame with oval window, corner rosettes, glazed; paper mat with oval window.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-5.5 W-4.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Possibly represents the Joseph Knox (1793-1857) who lived in Pembroke, NH, a town that includes Suncook village, the donor's residence.
- Credit Line:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
- Subjects:
- Silhouettes
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